Ricky Lee has no plans of getting serious about anyone, but he will protect Toni Jean-Louis Parker. Not just because he’s been hired to do so, but because it’s the right thing to do. And if that means traveling around the country with one complicated She-jackal, dealing with chocolate-eating wild dogs, instigating trouble between his brothers, and having the most amazing sex he’s ever had…well, who said his job didn’t have perks?

Toni doesn’t know how she keeps getting herself into these situations. But even she has to admit there’s something about Ricky Lee Reed that she finds kind of interesting…and downright sexy. Now they just have to survive long enough to figure out if what they have is worth fighting for…

Ms Laurenston rarely writes anything that doesn't overflow with humour and Wolf with Benefits is no exception. Wolf with Benefits is part of the Pride series and features a rather persistent Wolf shifter, Ricky Lee Reed, and Toni Jean-Louis Parker, the Jackal shifter who can organise just about anything. Now that's important to remember because Toni has ten siblings and they are all tremendously talented prodigies who rely on her for everything. A chance encounter with an articulately angry ice hockey player sees a whole new world opening up for Toni, but she has some strange company to deal with because Ricky sure does like what he sees!Ricky is a laid back kind of guy and whilst he loves his somewhat wayward Pack, he's enjoying his new life in a security firm in New York. When visiting his brother he can't help but be intrigued by the lovely Jackal female with the most amazing hair; but more importantly such a unique manner with people. Yes, Ricky may not be looking for a Mate or anything but with this female around, life sure is entertaining! Toni starts her new job but Ricky is never far away and as their friendship blossoms, Toni's skills get well and truly put to the test!This is a book that has so many characters, with so many names to remember, that it made my head spin! Lots of characters from previous books show up with often truly funny consequences but I'm not sure if that was slightly overkill. It's a gentle romance that just sort of creeps up and I guess I missed the fireworks and chemistry; but Toni is an amazing heroine and Ricky just made me smile.

As for Toni's family, well in true shifter style they are totally neurotic, obscenely self obsessed and absolutely hilarious! Add in the mystery surrounding Toni's best friend Liv, and her unusual sister, Delilah, and it made for a different book to the ones I usually read by Ms Laurenston. Not really a great romance and if honest, much as I really liked the two central characters, I felt it lacked a solid storyline. Still you can guarantee I will keep reading Ms Laurenston's books because for sheer laugh out loud pleasure there's none better!I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Marta

I'm behind on this series. I just listened to Big Bad Beast, so you are two books ahead of me. Can't wait to read Ricky Lee's story.

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Dollly

6/14/2015 06:27:08 am

This series has been on my TBR list for what seems like forever. It's hard when I want to read them and I'm editing Marta's review. She's written them well enough not to give to much away because I still plan on reading this series!!